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it's always good to see you pup if you have any thoughts or comments, e-mail us or tweet us. still to come on the program, can italy tread the rocky road to the coalition government inspect we'll have the latest from milan. plenty more to come in the second hour of today's "worldwide exchange." we'll be right back in just a few moments. >>> this is "worldwide exchange" and i'm ross westgate. european stocks plunge as political gridlock in italy sends jitters through the markets. bersani secured the lower house but no one secured a majority in the senate. they're heading to hold crisis talks in one hour. >>> and ben bernanke heads to capitol hill to try and provide some soothing words about fed policy and try and calm investor fears about growth. >> announcer: you're watching "worldwide exchange," bringing you business news from around the globe. >> all right. if you just joined us, very good morning to you. welcome to the start of your global trading day. now, it's all about the results of the italian elections from european trade. as far as u.s. futures are concerned, we're
it's always good to see you pup if you have any thoughts or comments, e-mail us or tweet us. still to come on the program, can italy tread the rocky road to the coalition government inspect we'll have the latest from milan. plenty more to come in the second hour of today's "worldwide exchange." we'll be right back in just a few moments. >>> this is "worldwide exchange" and i'm ross westgate. european stocks plunge as political gridlock in italy sends jitters through...
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joining us now is masuki kitchikawa. thanks very much for joining us. with this appointment, what happens now? >> well, actually, the nomination of mr. kuroda is a best of choice in my view because he's a very strong performer for more aggressive monetary easing. but as a former minister in finance in charge of international finance, he has a very deep understanding of international financial markets, including frank change. also, he has a strong skill to manage the strong bureaucratic institution like boj. he's a best choice as the next governor. >> does this mean it's more likely we might change the bank of japan law, as well? >> well, yes. the nomination was a kind of surprise and he haas has been a kind of proponent for revising the boj low. if the boj turned out to be slow to change, even after the new governor is inaugurated, i think that the prime minister abe would become more serious about changing boj low. so nomination is kind of message from the cabinet to the boj people. >> the market has priced in a lot. the nikkei has gone to more than 11
joining us now is masuki kitchikawa. thanks very much for joining us. with this appointment, what happens now? >> well, actually, the nomination of mr. kuroda is a best of choice in my view because he's a very strong performer for more aggressive monetary easing. but as a former minister in finance in charge of international finance, he has a very deep understanding of international financial markets, including frank change. also, he has a strong skill to manage the strong bureaucratic...
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so come back to us. guys, for now, it's back to you. >> i was just thinking, you should ask him about the comments from the japanese prime minister who suggested that everybody in italy has gone out and spent their money and they haven't saved it like in japan. so get some feedback from that, right? >> yeah, i will. 11% savings rate here, by the way. >> exactly. >> interesting. >> exactly. which is why they may slightly disagree with those comments. >>> meanwhile, italy is attracting criticism. the finance minister is taking a swipe at italians suggesting that excessive spending is a national trait. >>> also, the italians see very little merit to living within their means according to the japanese finance minister and he references his only italian friends saying they prefer fought to have savings when they die can clearly jules has just disproven. >> i don't understand in this situation why he would want to point the finger at italians in a tongue and cheek away even at a time when japan is trying to in
so come back to us. guys, for now, it's back to you. >> i was just thinking, you should ask him about the comments from the japanese prime minister who suggested that everybody in italy has gone out and spent their money and they haven't saved it like in japan. so get some feedback from that, right? >> yeah, i will. 11% savings rate here, by the way. >> exactly. >> interesting. >> exactly. which is why they may slightly disagree with those comments. >>>...
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e-mail us, worldwide@cnbc.com, tweet us, spls@cnbc.wex. let us know what you think about all that. straight ahead on the program, with just days to go until the eye tannal election, we'll speak to the ceo when we come back. >>> welcome back to "worldwide exchange." germany's ifo boosts market sentiment. the index jumping to its highest level since july 2010 and suggesting germany's growth engine is regaping momentum. but the uncertainty of the italian election this weekend looms large with candidates this a final race to sign up votes. >>> alcatel lucent shares move high higher as new ceo is unveiled. >>> let's check in on markets. you're seeing the rebound take place across the european space this morning. the cac 40 leading the way up 1.3%. the ibex doing well, up over 11%. the xetra dax adding 0.7 5% after that higher than expected data. not quite recovering losses on the last couple of sessions, but still a pretty strong end to trade potentially shaping occupy this tri. now, the bond space, too, shows you what's happening in italy where we're seeing yields fall heading into tho
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tina is still with us. you've said it it's italy that is the most important thing to watch as we continue to assess whether europe's rolling debt crisis is truly behind pus. >> that's right. not ohm is italy a major economy in the eurozone having elections this year, but there are a lot of moving pieces in this election. >> and berlusconi, it's a bird, a plane, a superman? it's teflon. >> he has the remarkable ability to re inveinvent himself and he colorful character. however, looking at the data, it is highly unlikely that he'll be able to win a majority. >> what does that mean? what are the prospects, first of all, of him coming back to power in any capacity and, secondly, from a government that needs a mandate? >> two different points. when we look at the totally of the preelection data, you see a very mixed bag. you have a new party list from mario monti hovering between 10% and 15%. then we have a new political party. we've talked a lot about what we call meats in the eurozone parties led by grillo. t
tina is still with us. you've said it it's italy that is the most important thing to watch as we continue to assess whether europe's rolling debt crisis is truly behind pus. >> that's right. not ohm is italy a major economy in the eurozone having elections this year, but there are a lot of moving pieces in this election. >> and berlusconi, it's a bird, a plane, a superman? it's teflon. >> he has the remarkable ability to re inveinvent himself and he colorful character....
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palestinians useo get around.palestinians use the get around. the blockade has been in place since 2007. morsi has expressed his intention to help people. palestinians in gaza are criticizing the court ruling. >> translator: the gaza strip is under seize. the tunnels are the only d. lifeline for the strip. this is an unjust decision against us. >> hundreds of the tunnels big and small link gaza with egypt. >>> representatives of world powers are getting ready to meet in rome to talk about more ways to help the syrian opposition bring down president assad. kerry met french president in paris ahead of the international meeting. >> we all agree that the time is passed for president assad to heed the voice of his people and the people in the world who want a peaceful transition and a new opportunity for syria. >> kerry says assad needs to know he cannot shoot his way out of the current situation. he says representatives of western countries the will focus on the transition ise during theireeti on thursday. >>> delegates from six major powers wrapped
palestinians useo get around.palestinians use the get around. the blockade has been in place since 2007. morsi has expressed his intention to help people. palestinians in gaza are criticizing the court ruling. >> translator: the gaza strip is under seize. the tunnels are the only d. lifeline for the strip. this is an unjust decision against us. >> hundreds of the tunnels big and small link gaza with egypt. >>> representatives of world powers are getting ready to meet in...
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stay with us. >> welcome back. it is a big bank in peril -- germany's number two, commerzbank, was hit hard in the financial crisis. >> and to get a huge government bailout and it is still struggling. >> adjust reported -- it just reported losses. the banks as its restructuring plan will help it get back on track, but the ceo admits there is still a long way to go -- the bank says its restructuring plan will help it get back on track. >> these are difficult times for commerzbank. there's a plan to get its back on its feet, but it is an expensive one. retail banking will bear the brunt of its loss this quarter. >> unfortunately, the circumstances speak for themselves. for one, there are long-term changes to the market, particularly low interest rates. and the customer behavior has changed. there are fewer stock transactions, and more people use online banking services. >> commerzbank did see good business last year in loans to mid-size profits are expected to slow. blessing predicted a rocky road ahead. >> this year
stay with us. >> welcome back. it is a big bank in peril -- germany's number two, commerzbank, was hit hard in the financial crisis. >> and to get a huge government bailout and it is still struggling. >> adjust reported -- it just reported losses. the banks as its restructuring plan will help it get back on track, but the ceo admits there is still a long way to go -- the bank says its restructuring plan will help it get back on track. >> these are difficult times for...
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stay with us. >> welcome back. it is a big bank in peril -- germany's number two, commerzbank, was hit hard in the financial crisis. >> and to get a huge government bailout and it is still struggling. >> adjust reported -- it just reported losses. the banks as its restructuring plan will help it get back on track, but the ceo admits there is still a long way to go -- the bank says its restructuring plan will help it get back on track. >> these are difficult times for commerzbank. there's a plan to get its back on its feet, but it is an expensive one. retail banking will bear the brunt of its loss this quarter. >> unfortunately, the circumstances speak for themselves. for one, there are long-term changes to the market, particularly low interest rates. and the customer behavior has changed. there are fewer stock transactions, and more people use online banking services. >> commerzbank did see good business last year in loans to mid-size companies, but even as profits are expected to slow. blessing predicted a rocky r
stay with us. >> welcome back. it is a big bank in peril -- germany's number two, commerzbank, was hit hard in the financial crisis. >> and to get a huge government bailout and it is still struggling. >> adjust reported -- it just reported losses. the banks as its restructuring plan will help it get back on track, but the ceo admits there is still a long way to go -- the bank says its restructuring plan will help it get back on track. >> these are difficult times for...
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they use carbon fiber for much of their bodies. carbon fiber is lighter than steel. experts say the key to winning the race to produce lighter vehicles lies in their safety, competitive prices and better driving performance. >>> the yen's retreat has caught the attention of investors in many parts of the world. some asian investors say the weak currency makes japanese real estate seem like a good buy. nhk world reports from singapore. >> reporter: as japanese yen becomes weaker, asian private investors are now paying attention into japanese properties. more than 100 investors attended the seminar here on japanese properties. they were invited by major japanese and u.s. property firms. the presenters focused on two apartment buildings in central tokyo. both are brand new. some units cost more than $1 million. some people in the audience decided to buy on the spot. one investor snapped up five apartments. a total of 65 units were for sale. at the end of the event organizers had deals for about 40% of them. >> we thought it was a good time to get into the japanese real
they use carbon fiber for much of their bodies. carbon fiber is lighter than steel. experts say the key to winning the race to produce lighter vehicles lies in their safety, competitive prices and better driving performance. >>> the yen's retreat has caught the attention of investors in many parts of the world. some asian investors say the weak currency makes japanese real estate seem like a good buy. nhk world reports from singapore. >> reporter: as japanese yen becomes weaker,...
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joining us now, paul schatz. chris corso continues with us. paul, do we need to pay attention to what the chairman says today? i could probably write it right here about the see zequester an about qe and interest rates, right? >> joe, i think you did a good job. let's go home for the day. see you tomorrow. >> that's what i mean. >> there's no question bernanke is not going to -- we're not going to surprise the markets. if you go back in the last five years, they have quantitative ease, then disavowed it. then they've quantitatively eased and disavowed it. they pull in the reigns quickly. this is scripted. this is not something new. you may have more hawks on the fed now than four and five years ago. this is a coordinated effort within the fed so we don't have economic conditions cranked up. he's a maestro, actually. >> where are you on the sequester, paul? >> i think most of these government things are predicted in advance. i think if we sell off in a see zester, i think it's a buy on the news. if we rally, which i don't think we will, you can
joining us now, paul schatz. chris corso continues with us. paul, do we need to pay attention to what the chairman says today? i could probably write it right here about the see zequester an about qe and interest rates, right? >> joe, i think you did a good job. let's go home for the day. see you tomorrow. >> that's what i mean. >> there's no question bernanke is not going to -- we're not going to surprise the markets. if you go back in the last five years, they have...
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people are turning up their heaters and increasing electricity use. that's causing serious power shortages. government is scrambling to solve the crisis. we have more from seoul. >> reporter: people in seoul have been shivering since december. the average temperature for the month was minus 4 degrees, the coldest in 45 years. >> translator: the cold weather is making my commute difficult. >> reporter: the river which runs through central seoul has even partially frozen. the cold wave has reached a record high. nationally it's now at 95% of capacity. the nuclear reactors is dealing another blow. in november it was revealed quality guarantees for over 5,000 spots have been falsified. the situation is so grave officials fear they have to turn off supply. they are trying to push through the crisis. in january officials held blackouts nationwide. this was to try and change people's mindset about energy. in seoul subway stops manually opened train doors. and passengers who got stuck in an elevator. traffic lights were turned off at intersections and police
people are turning up their heaters and increasing electricity use. that's causing serious power shortages. government is scrambling to solve the crisis. we have more from seoul. >> reporter: people in seoul have been shivering since december. the average temperature for the month was minus 4 degrees, the coldest in 45 years. >> translator: the cold weather is making my commute difficult. >> reporter: the river which runs through central seoul has even partially frozen. the...
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he is with us now. the glitz and glamour -- it is something we all love, but what is it that brings people to the berlinale? >> a lot of people come for the glitz and glamour obviously. the people tonight behind me came to see the chinese stars of the film cassette in the grand master -- "the grand master," and people who will be crowding the carpet over the next days will come to see stars like matt damon and anne hathaway, but what really attract people and pass the cinemas is the experimental and politically motivated some of berlin is famous for and that it tends to give all its prices too. from iran, romania, from countries that do not often get the center stage at a big festivals or in multiplex is around the world, but here really have pride of place, and the spotlight really shines on them. i think that is what makes berlin really special. >> so who is favored to win this year? >> it is always difficult to tell before the films have been shown in before you see the reaction, but if i were to put
he is with us now. the glitz and glamour -- it is something we all love, but what is it that brings people to the berlinale? >> a lot of people come for the glitz and glamour obviously. the people tonight behind me came to see the chinese stars of the film cassette in the grand master -- "the grand master," and people who will be crowding the carpet over the next days will come to see stars like matt damon and anne hathaway, but what really attract people and pass the cinemas is...
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use the first state of the union address of his second term to try and appease lawmakers and taxpayers making fresh promises to boost the economy and slash debt on foreign policy the us president also announced thirty four thousand troops will leave afghanistan by next february and he looks at what he did and didn't say. after over a decade of war troops are coming home in twenty fourteen as obama put it obama points out that there are two missions now one to prepare handing afghan forces to take over so that the country does not slip into chaos again the key word here again it almost seems as if it's now a stable place just today reports of ten civilians killed by a nato strike targeting taliban insurgents and while obama spent most of his speech talking about the economy and taxes he failed to mention that so far the u.s. has invested over one hundred billion dollars in reconstruction of afghanistan and that this year alone it's expected another thirty billion dollars could be spent to nate this as the afghan state is rated one of the most corrupt in the world despite red flags from
use the first state of the union address of his second term to try and appease lawmakers and taxpayers making fresh promises to boost the economy and slash debt on foreign policy the us president also announced thirty four thousand troops will leave afghanistan by next february and he looks at what he did and didn't say. after over a decade of war troops are coming home in twenty fourteen as obama put it obama points out that there are two missions now one to prepare handing afghan forces to...
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keep us updated. that live report from pretoria outside the courthouse where oscar pistorius will appear shortly. now to the rest of news. israel has confirmed for the first time it's simple in prison and australian-is really national under a false name after reporting the restrictions on the so-called prisoner x were lifted. the man later died in custody. now this report. parks israel has broken its silence on the case of the mysterious prisoner x, a man who purportedly had died in this prison. the government has confirmed it jailed a man with dual nationality under a false name. its statement says " a prisoner was an israeli citizen and also had foreign citizenship was jailed for security reasons. prisoner was held under a pseudonym, but his family was notified of the arrest immediately." >> it goes on to say the prisoners' rights were observed at all times but that he was found dead in his cell two years ago. australian tv says this is the man held prisoner. he reportedly held israeli and australia
keep us updated. that live report from pretoria outside the courthouse where oscar pistorius will appear shortly. now to the rest of news. israel has confirmed for the first time it's simple in prison and australian-is really national under a false name after reporting the restrictions on the so-called prisoner x were lifted. the man later died in custody. now this report. parks israel has broken its silence on the case of the mysterious prisoner x, a man who purportedly had died in this...
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break stay with us this is. the british. markets. find out what's really happening to the global economy. the global financial headlines. hello and welcome to cross talk where all things are considered i'm peter lavelle talking the talk for serious in meaningful negotiations this is the question always asked when it comes to the western powers approach to iran's nuclear program soon the two sides will meet again in search of mutual agreement other too many red lines and toxic history for this...
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nick joins us now from australia. tell us a bit more about what the report was saying? you talk about colorful language? >> it is the same as a land when it comes to support and field, the sporting swimming pool. it was a very damning report and the language is very strong. citing a toxic culture with a misuse of prescription drugs, drunkenness, intimidation and bullying. but this used of social media. there was no team spirit. some spoke of the lonely olympics. a pretty scathing report after what was a fairly dismal performance. this is the worst they have had in the pool since 1992. >> any reason as to why swimming in australia has degenerated to this extent? >> there are a number of factors. they just underperformed at this olympics. james madison was called the missile, fired in london. he would have actually won that day. but they failed in the four by 100 meter freestyle relay. on as a medal. some big names have dropped out. they tried to get them back. the star of the sydney games, they thought that he might come out of retirement and they tried to give him a lot
nick joins us now from australia. tell us a bit more about what the report was saying? you talk about colorful language? >> it is the same as a land when it comes to support and field, the sporting swimming pool. it was a very damning report and the language is very strong. citing a toxic culture with a misuse of prescription drugs, drunkenness, intimidation and bullying. but this used of social media. there was no team spirit. some spoke of the lonely olympics. a pretty scathing report...
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now we have a place to use. i think they did make it a little better. >> i think people know what the standards are and it's beginning to bear on what we're doing now in terms of innovation. >> the demolition of abandoned planes goes on. airport authorities say they will put in place strict legal measures against aircraft owners to make sure the dumping does not return. at this airport, the undertakers' will move to airports in abuja and the other main cities of nigeria. >> amputees in india can walk again, thanks to artificial limbs. a replacement limb can cost thousands of dollars in the western world, but this group can get people up and about for a fraction of the price and has a cultural edge. >> he says he can do anything and farmer with two legs can. his leg was amputated eight years ago after an infection led to gangrene. >> after losing my leg, all i could do was sit at home. i was completely useless. i was so depressed. my children were very worried. they wondered what happened to their father. >> for
now we have a place to use. i think they did make it a little better. >> i think people know what the standards are and it's beginning to bear on what we're doing now in terms of innovation. >> the demolition of abandoned planes goes on. airport authorities say they will put in place strict legal measures against aircraft owners to make sure the dumping does not return. at this airport, the undertakers' will move to airports in abuja and the other main cities of nigeria. >>...
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barack obama used the first state of the union address of his second term to try and appease lawmakers and taxpayers making fresh promises to boost the economy and slash debt on foreign policy the us president also announced thirty four thousand troops will leave afghanistan by next february and he said no he looks at what he did and didn't say. after over a decade of war troops are coming home in twenty fourteen as obama put it obama points out that there are two missions now one to prepare handing afghan forces take over so that the country does not slip into chaos again the key word here again it almost seems as if it's now a stable place just today reports of ten civilians killed by a nato strike targeting taliban insurgents now obama spent most of his speech talking about the economy and taxes he failed to mention that so far the u.s. has invested over one hundred billion dollars in reconstruction of afghanistan and that this year alone it's expected another thirty billion dollars could be spent in eight this as the afghan state is rated one of the most corrupt in the world despit
barack obama used the first state of the union address of his second term to try and appease lawmakers and taxpayers making fresh promises to boost the economy and slash debt on foreign policy the us president also announced thirty four thousand troops will leave afghanistan by next february and he said no he looks at what he did and didn't say. after over a decade of war troops are coming home in twenty fourteen as obama put it obama points out that there are two missions now one to prepare...
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life in the gulf used to look like this. but the black gold hidden beneath the sands transformed the arabian states from and hospitable deserts came storing structures of glass and steel physical testaments to their wealth and power in a wider region known for its tinderbox tensions the gulf monarchies have stood out for their relative stability and for an oil dependent west eager for a military stronghold to counter on the gulf became a strategic away service petro dollars have helped to insulate the gulf against economic hardships plaguing other states but not against popular uprisings now the gulf monarchies as a whole have been struggling to stave off the effects of the arab spring with varying degrees of success as largely seen as the most tolerant of the gulf countries but the worry is that the trend could be reversed activists say that it already has been political gatherings of more than twenty people are banned as are political parties and when the last opposition dominated parliament challenge the ruling authoritie
life in the gulf used to look like this. but the black gold hidden beneath the sands transformed the arabian states from and hospitable deserts came storing structures of glass and steel physical testaments to their wealth and power in a wider region known for its tinderbox tensions the gulf monarchies have stood out for their relative stability and for an oil dependent west eager for a military stronghold to counter on the gulf became a strategic away service petro dollars have helped to...
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life in the gulf used to look like this. but the black gold hidden beneath the sands transforms the arabian states from inhospitable deserts came storing structures of glass and steel physical testaments to their wealth and power in a wider region known for its tinderbox tensions the gulf monarchies have stood out for their relative stability and for an oil dependent west eager for a military stronghold to counter on the gulf became a strategic away since petro dollars have helped to insulate the gulf against economic hardships plaguing other states but not against popular uprisings now the gulf monarchies as a whole have been struggling to stave off the effects of the arab spring with varying degrees of success as largely seen as the most tolerant of the gulf countries but the worry is that the trend could be reversed activists say that it already has been political gatherings of more than twenty people are banned as are political parties and when the last opposition dominated parliament challenge the ruling authorities it
life in the gulf used to look like this. but the black gold hidden beneath the sands transforms the arabian states from inhospitable deserts came storing structures of glass and steel physical testaments to their wealth and power in a wider region known for its tinderbox tensions the gulf monarchies have stood out for their relative stability and for an oil dependent west eager for a military stronghold to counter on the gulf became a strategic away since petro dollars have helped to insulate...
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ai uchida too has been following the yen for us. so what can you tell us? >> well, catherine, group of seven leaders, nations have been just talking about currencies, and actually, they've even released a statement. and since then we've actually seen the yen higher against the dollar. this wednesday morning too on the tokyo stock -- on the tokyo foreign exchange that is the trend we are seeing. participants are buying the yeg on speculation that tuesday's statement by group of seven financial authorities will keep the japanese currency slide in check. now, the dollar is currently fetching 93.29-32 yen while the euro/yen that's at 125.49-52. many investors took the statement to mean that the investors are concerned about the yen's major tumble against other currencies. let's see how this is affecting tokyo share prices. they are slightly down this wednesday. the key nikkei index now stands at 11,329. that is a loss of about 1/3 of a percent from tuesday's close. analysts say that some investors are selli export-related issues to lock in profits as the yen ga
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more lightly and actually harass an ordinary citizen not just for us to confront all of us around the world. still to come in the program a gamble for africa the u.n. human rights chief says situation in mali is swiftly deteriorating following french intervention shortly if we examine the violence that's plaguing the west african nation. veil of silence over the death of a top secret prisoner has been lifted by the israeli media which had been gagged by a court order that surfaced following a report in your straightly and press about a man that linked to the israeli secret service who hanged himself in prison after months of being held in secret parties there has details. israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu summoned the editors of all the major israeli news outlets to an emergency meeting and in that meeting he asked them not to publish the story saying and i'm quoting that it would be embarrassing to a certain government agency not at first the editors did listen and all references to the original australian report we removed from israeli news web sites but later it was for bac
more lightly and actually harass an ordinary citizen not just for us to confront all of us around the world. still to come in the program a gamble for africa the u.n. human rights chief says situation in mali is swiftly deteriorating following french intervention shortly if we examine the violence that's plaguing the west african nation. veil of silence over the death of a top secret prisoner has been lifted by the israeli media which had been gagged by a court order that surfaced following a...
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used continues here and on t.v. reports say cattle as head of the syrian embassy to the old. position the building's been closed for about a year after the gulf nations cease to recognize the sounds ruling regime one of syria's opposition leaders claims he's been appointed ambassador to quetta as syrian political activist yes and abdullah told me earlier katter is trying to beef up the failing syrian national coalition it's not an addition to the political weight of the syrian national coalition in my view this is a this is primarily prime primarily to reinject some life into the syrian national coalition especially after the several blows that it received since. it was formed we know that they want to. overthrow the regime they couldn't so far they want to achieve some liberated lands and more than in northern syria and they didn't so far and they also wanted to form a transitional government on syrian soil and they're meeting in us istanbul recently failed in doing so so i think i think this movement by by qatar especially the us qatar considers itself the main backer of th
used continues here and on t.v. reports say cattle as head of the syrian embassy to the old. position the building's been closed for about a year after the gulf nations cease to recognize the sounds ruling regime one of syria's opposition leaders claims he's been appointed ambassador to quetta as syrian political activist yes and abdullah told me earlier katter is trying to beef up the failing syrian national coalition it's not an addition to the political weight of the syrian national...
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good to talk to you it's always great to have you with us here from using corporate voting machines to voter restrictions to voter suppression idea laws to now raiding the electoral college does this seem to you like you know one party is a lot more eager to attack democracy than another party. there's no question about it you know some people have called the republican war on voting i call it a republican war on democracy because it you know it's the voting it's the registration it's their money you know campaign finances yeah they hate democracy and we're seeing it yet again in pennsylvania where they could do this scheme we'll see if it happens a lot of the other states that have gone democratic but are currently run by republicans have to have thought better of it because they realize that look if you're a swing state you get a whole lot of money come election time in ads and so forth in your state if you balance it out so that it's sort of fifty fifty as it would be in pennsylvania for example the politicians are going to take their ad money elsewhere on the other hand the the gov
good to talk to you it's always great to have you with us here from using corporate voting machines to voter restrictions to voter suppression idea laws to now raiding the electoral college does this seem to you like you know one party is a lot more eager to attack democracy than another party. there's no question about it you know some people have called the republican war on voting i call it a republican war on democracy because it you know it's the voting it's the registration it's their...
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my father used to say, "the sun never sets on the kilbride family." so the irish were a nation of immigrants. the biggest wave happened because of the potato famine. the population of ireland went from 9 million to 3 million. a lot came to the u.s., to canada, to australia, new zealand, england-- those would've been mainly where the irish went. remember, in those days, when people left home, they didn't see their parents again, that was it. keep in mind that the people coming here didn't speak english. they were from the poorest parts of ireland. and it was tough. irish catholics, especially, they weren't very welcome. they were considered a lower class. what they did have, in spite of that poverty, they did have their culture, they had this amazingly rich repository of instrumental music, of song, of storytelling, in the irish language, of dancing. having socialization with neighbors, hearing the music-- that made up for that loss. that's what they shared together. that's what they passed on to their children. house sessions are a major component of
my father used to say, "the sun never sets on the kilbride family." so the irish were a nation of immigrants. the biggest wave happened because of the potato famine. the population of ireland went from 9 million to 3 million. a lot came to the u.s., to canada, to australia, new zealand, england-- those would've been mainly where the irish went. remember, in those days, when people left home, they didn't see their parents again, that was it. keep in mind that the people coming here...
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we turn the table up in front of us. my mom got down behind us. and the shooting continued. at that time in 91, we weren't seeing these mass shootings that we're seeing now so i was waiting for him to say something like all right, everybody puts her waltz upon the table, or a thought maybe it was a hit. maybe there was somebody important in there. but the shooting continued. i'm going to tell you, it took a good 45 seconds, which is an eternity, to realize that the guy was simply going to walk around, take aim, pull the trigger, go to the next persons, taking, pull the trigger. he was executing people. when i did realize i thought i've got this guy. i reached for my purse that was on the floor next to me, realize i had a perfect place to probably aren't. he was up to everybody else in the restaurant was down. then i realized that if you want to earlier i had made the stupidest decision of my life. i had begun leaving my gun out in the car because i did what most normal people would do. i wanted to be a law-abiding citizen. i didn't want to get caught with a gun and maybe los
we turn the table up in front of us. my mom got down behind us. and the shooting continued. at that time in 91, we weren't seeing these mass shootings that we're seeing now so i was waiting for him to say something like all right, everybody puts her waltz upon the table, or a thought maybe it was a hit. maybe there was somebody important in there. but the shooting continued. i'm going to tell you, it took a good 45 seconds, which is an eternity, to realize that the guy was simply going to walk...
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it is still not clear if they were told by party officials to use their weapons radar. xi jinping took the head of the communist party in november. he said he wants to pursue peaceful foreign policy, but he also said china needs to protect safety and security. the comments from the foreign ministry suggest that some of the chinese government were in the dark on the circumstances surrounding this incident. but communist party lead xi jinping is the leader of the military would likely know. but he isn't talking. nhk world, beijing. >>> japanese and chinese defense officials have been trying to establish better communication to prevent unintended events from happen bug the dispute over the senkaku islands has stalled their efforts. >> reporter: a chinese submarine briefly entered the waters of okinawa in september 2004 but didn't surface. >> translator: i want china to do its best to prevent a recurrence of such an incident so that the issue will not hamper the growth of friendship between japan and china. >> reporter: the increased activity of the chinese navy prompts off
it is still not clear if they were told by party officials to use their weapons radar. xi jinping took the head of the communist party in november. he said he wants to pursue peaceful foreign policy, but he also said china needs to protect safety and security. the comments from the foreign ministry suggest that some of the chinese government were in the dark on the circumstances surrounding this incident. but communist party lead xi jinping is the leader of the military would likely know. but...
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the way most of us get health care. i do not think was a look at immigrants and say, how are they going to get health care? the simba members of congress and health care. it is the simple as they are probably going to get health care. i want to say to everybody here. i want to say to those who have come here. i will butcher your name. i want to say to both of you, we have a bill. it was introduced to the gentle lady from california. for 10 years i insisted nothing happened on any particular part of a comprehensive immigration reform unless we did it all. last year, i think a good faith to show we wanted to work with everybody we said 50,000, i would not object. we did not want you to get something while everybody else lost something. it comes from the very first day with your wife. we believe we should welcome you and your talents and at this into how to make a distinction between serving you and bring your taught them being sacrificing the fact your family might not be there with you. with the that is important. i will
the way most of us get health care. i do not think was a look at immigrants and say, how are they going to get health care? the simba members of congress and health care. it is the simple as they are probably going to get health care. i want to say to everybody here. i want to say to those who have come here. i will butcher your name. i want to say to both of you, we have a bill. it was introduced to the gentle lady from california. for 10 years i insisted nothing happened on any particular...
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in australia he spoke to us from adelaide. is in government is trying to downplay the importance of his own visit. >> let's clear this up. the is a line being said by prime minister. i am very that up with his apologist line. there were three other members of the trillion parliament coming on this visit and two of them actually had a program from a special minister of state. we're all went to provide a report involving members of the opposition and myself as an independent. to call this an unofficial visit is a little bit pejorative on behalf of the foreign minister of australia. we were there to help the electoral commission and provide a report to the austrian parliament on malaysia. primeed up with our minister trying to diminish this visit in the way that he has. >> he described him as an apologist. you're going there to look at how free and fair election would be and that is ruffling his brothers? >> i'm very grateful for his statement expressing his disappointment and asking for my immediate release when he heard i was d
in australia he spoke to us from adelaide. is in government is trying to downplay the importance of his own visit. >> let's clear this up. the is a line being said by prime minister. i am very that up with his apologist line. there were three other members of the trillion parliament coming on this visit and two of them actually had a program from a special minister of state. we're all went to provide a report involving members of the opposition and myself as an independent. to call this...
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as that moves out to the use, that will miss us, too. tomorrow morning, here is our futurecast, there will be some drizzle and sprinkles. temperatures only around 30, 34 degrees. tomorrow afternoon, the eastern shore, even spots like annapolis will be the areas most likely to see some rain showers areas. tomorrow, temperatures well above freezing at some dry air comes in. pleasant about a 50-50 weekend coming up areas. still damp, a few icy spots. there is that sunrise it's: 49. 30-30 four degrees. by the afternoon, any of those lingering showers moving off to the east. think we may see some evening sunshine with temperatures rising into the 40's. then, around 50 degrees as we get into sunday, monday looks pretty nice, too. temperatures into the low 50's. a measly 1.5 inches of snow we have had this winter compared to many other spots which are setting some records. >> just wasn't our year. >> you are watching the wizards tonight? >> you won't believe this, it is not the same team you saw earlier in the season. it is good. wait until you
as that moves out to the use, that will miss us, too. tomorrow morning, here is our futurecast, there will be some drizzle and sprinkles. temperatures only around 30, 34 degrees. tomorrow afternoon, the eastern shore, even spots like annapolis will be the areas most likely to see some rain showers areas. tomorrow, temperatures well above freezing at some dry air comes in. pleasant about a 50-50 weekend coming up areas. still damp, a few icy spots. there is that sunrise it's: 49. 30-30 four...
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be able to get a decent figure we used to use wages as. the straighter we show you i mean it does i can't see you i can't see there. trying to make you know right to work state yeah jack thanks for that thanks for the point stuart one of the stats that i always used my dad actually told me this but i seen it petered other other places is that whatever the union wage is about an equivalent number of workers of twenty percent of the people in the city have a union wage forty percent of all the workers in the city are making the union or are union members forty percent get the union wage isn't it about one hundred percent more see why it's there but it's also you know though those wages go into a local economy they go into retail sales they go in to. school tax they go into places of worship time i mean the more money that you know is that they are going to hear more here is for workers making more money which is right in different so stephen in los angeles steve you want to talk about violence. yes and i want to challenge the notion that. it
be able to get a decent figure we used to use wages as. the straighter we show you i mean it does i can't see you i can't see there. trying to make you know right to work state yeah jack thanks for that thanks for the point stuart one of the stats that i always used my dad actually told me this but i seen it petered other other places is that whatever the union wage is about an equivalent number of workers of twenty percent of the people in the city have a union wage forty percent of all the...
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reach be able to get a half decent player we used to use wages rise. the straighter we show you i mean if it does i can't see you i can't see there. trying to make you know right to work state yeah jack thanks for that thanks for the point stuart one of the stats that i always used my dad actually told me this but i seen it petered other other places is that whatever the union wage is about an equivalent number of workers of twenty percent of the people in the city have a union wage forty percent of all the workers in the city are making the union or are union members forty percent get the union wage isn't it about one hundred percent more but see why it's there but it's also you know though those wages go into a local economy they go into retail sales they go into. the school tax they go into places of worship time i mean the more money that you know he said they are going to get are made here is for workers making more money which is right a different argument so stephen in los angeles steve you want to talk about violence. yes and i want to challeng
reach be able to get a half decent player we used to use wages rise. the straighter we show you i mean if it does i can't see you i can't see there. trying to make you know right to work state yeah jack thanks for that thanks for the point stuart one of the stats that i always used my dad actually told me this but i seen it petered other other places is that whatever the union wage is about an equivalent number of workers of twenty percent of the people in the city have a union wage forty...
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does that actually address the issues that we have in front of us? no. it is not a sufficient solution. >> my time has run out. the question i have for you and for all advocates of immigration reform is whether you want a political solution or policy solution. if it won a political solution you have to insist on a pathway to citizenship. you're going to be republicans over the head on this issue. everyone a policy solution there is good will here in the house of representatives for us to come together and have a pragmatic solution to the current problem we have and solve and modernize the immigration system for years to come. thank you. >> the gentleman from illinois is recognized for five minutes. >> thank you very much, mr. chairman. i would like to say that while we have been here every minute, someone has been deported. most of those deported have committed really no crime. other than working in the united states which is a misdemeanor the last time attacked. they are raising their families, they are contributing. there's always the question about pa
does that actually address the issues that we have in front of us? no. it is not a sufficient solution. >> my time has run out. the question i have for you and for all advocates of immigration reform is whether you want a political solution or policy solution. if it won a political solution you have to insist on a pathway to citizenship. you're going to be republicans over the head on this issue. everyone a policy solution there is good will here in the house of representatives for us to...
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this raises the question that many of us are continuing to wonder about. does the president really want a result, or does he want another cudgel to beat up republicans so he can get political advantage in the next election? >> bill schneider says the move is likely to boost president obama's popularity with some bases, what will be strongly opposed -- but will be strongly opposed by republicans. >> he wants to show faith to the latino, hispanic supporters who came out in large numbers to support him. a big advantage over the republicans. republicans in congress are on the defensive because they realize that if they continue alienating those immigrant voters they will be sunk as a political party. it is both a policy and political advantage. the president is pressing very hard. republicans in congress are really under pressure. they are insisting that any plan for citizenship or even legal status has to wait until the border is absolutely secure. the white house has to -- says the border is secure now. republicans do not want to talk about a path to citizen
this raises the question that many of us are continuing to wonder about. does the president really want a result, or does he want another cudgel to beat up republicans so he can get political advantage in the next election? >> bill schneider says the move is likely to boost president obama's popularity with some bases, what will be strongly opposed -- but will be strongly opposed by republicans. >> he wants to show faith to the latino, hispanic supporters who came out in large...
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he is using a tube to support his breathing and has communicated with us through various means to give us his instructions. >> the families of more than 7,000 haitians who died of cholera have reacted angrily to the u.n.'s decision to reject their claims for compensation. scientific studies suggest u.n. peace keepers were the source of the outbreak. but the u.n. says it has diplomatic immunity. >> the river that runs through the town is a lifeline for people here to keep them cool, clean, and enrich it is soil. but in october 2010 it became the source of one of the worst health crises this country has ever seen. most likely caused by a sewage leak at this united nations base where soldiers infected with cholera were stationed. within weeks the disease spread throughout the country. eventually killing thousands. one of the victims. >> my son took me to the hospital. they took care of me but i thought i was going to die. >> her youngest daughter did die and she was shocked when she learned that the united nations is now refusing to pay victims like her any damages. >> it's very sad to he
he is using a tube to support his breathing and has communicated with us through various means to give us his instructions. >> the families of more than 7,000 haitians who died of cholera have reacted angrily to the u.n.'s decision to reject their claims for compensation. scientific studies suggest u.n. peace keepers were the source of the outbreak. but the u.n. says it has diplomatic immunity. >> the river that runs through the town is a lifeline for people here to keep them cool,...
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the sanctions also banned the export and import of components that could be used in ballistic missiles including certain types of aluminum. they say they put a satellite into orbit. but weern leaders say the north kores we devopin balltic missil which can rry nuclr payload. netanyahu says the fact they went ahead with the tests show sanctions don't work. he says it was proof world leaders should do more to stop nuclear ambitions in another nation, iran. netanyahu told international jewish leaders gathered in jerusalem that embargoes should be coupled with a military threat. >> even tougher sanctions will not stop them. case in point, north korea. have sanctions, tough sanctions, stopped north korea? no. >> israeli leaders believe their counterparts in iran are trying to develop nuclear weapons. the israelis have hinted repeatedly they could launch a preemptive strike. leaders in tehran say they're developing atomic energy for peaceful purposes. netanyahu says iran will be at the top of his agenda when u.s. president barack obama visits israel next month. >>> chinese officials have tak
the sanctions also banned the export and import of components that could be used in ballistic missiles including certain types of aluminum. they say they put a satellite into orbit. but weern leaders say the north kores we devopin balltic missil which can rry nuclr payload. netanyahu says the fact they went ahead with the tests show sanctions don't work. he says it was proof world leaders should do more to stop nuclear ambitions in another nation, iran. netanyahu told international jewish...
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people use ar 15s to hunt for the same way they use hunting rifles to hunt. it is the same gun it just looks the same on the outside. you brought up many points i can find ten cases without trying too hardy i found them in december who fired more than ten shots to defend themselves in their homes. burglars had broken in. >> i'm aware there are some cases like that. >> i'm aware that there have been numerous mass shootings. i want to ask you how many dead bodies that have been shot by these ar 15s in your life because you are a guns expert. [ lisa ] my name's lisa, and chantix helped me quit. i honestly loved smoking, and i honestly didn't think i would ever quit. [ male announcer ] along with support, chantix is proven to help people quit smoking. it reduces the urge to smoke. it put me at ease that you could smoke on the first week. [ male announcer ] some people had changes in behavior, thinking or mood, hostility, agitation, depressed mood and suicidal thoughts or actions while taking or after stopping chantix. if you notice any of these stop taking chanti
people use ar 15s to hunt for the same way they use hunting rifles to hunt. it is the same gun it just looks the same on the outside. you brought up many points i can find ten cases without trying too hardy i found them in december who fired more than ten shots to defend themselves in their homes. burglars had broken in. >> i'm aware there are some cases like that. >> i'm aware that there have been numerous mass shootings. i want to ask you how many dead bodies that have been shot...
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even the british occupation did not impose a curfew on us. no one knows how things will go. you cannot impose a mass punishment on an entire city. >> the curfew was all but ignored. thousands of people went down to the streets calling on the president to resign while the army stood by. since the violence, the police seem to have evaporated from the streets. the presence of the army has broadcom, but the road -- the mood remains the same. wherever you go, people say in memory of those who died and in solidarity of the 21 who were beaten to death. is this the sparked the violence. they were found guilty of involvement in the riots that killed 74 people last year. port sayed has come to a standstill. >> it is gone. it has lost its soul. it's dying. the only people driving or the grave diggers. every day, we bury someone. >> president morsi is trying to impose his authority. war violence and killings. with each death, opposition to grow stronger. >> at least 19 people killed by a bomb blast in northwest pakistan near the border with afghanistan. no one has claimed as one's abili
even the british occupation did not impose a curfew on us. no one knows how things will go. you cannot impose a mass punishment on an entire city. >> the curfew was all but ignored. thousands of people went down to the streets calling on the president to resign while the army stood by. since the violence, the police seem to have evaporated from the streets. the presence of the army has broadcom, but the road -- the mood remains the same. wherever you go, people say in memory of those who...
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tweet us using #bull or #bear. going to have the results at the end of the show. mike khouw, i want to get your ideas on how options traders are playing home depot. >> yeah, so, the options market saw more than five times the average daily volume in home depot today. if you were looking at it, at first blush, might look pretty bullish. a lot of calls trading. but in fact, many of those calls were being sold. people were talking profits. and one of the trades that stuck out to me was the january 55 puts. over 5,000 of those things traded for about two bucks. that's a bet obviously that the stock could be below $53 or so by next january. that's a ways off, but that l d lends itself to a bearish tenor, i would suggest. what's going on in the options market, people are taking profits, getting more guarded. >> okay, well, why don't we stay on the home improvement theme and take a bit more of a closer look at some of the home improvement retailers. we are joined now by tom stemberg, former ceo of staples. so, welcome to the show. great to have you with us, tom. i'm aski
tweet us using #bull or #bear. going to have the results at the end of the show. mike khouw, i want to get your ideas on how options traders are playing home depot. >> yeah, so, the options market saw more than five times the average daily volume in home depot today. if you were looking at it, at first blush, might look pretty bullish. a lot of calls trading. but in fact, many of those calls were being sold. people were talking profits. and one of the trades that stuck out to me was the...